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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.15, 553.74 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.15, 553.74 and 215.25 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.15 : 553.74 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.15/553.74 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.15x = 553.74 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.15x = 119,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,192.54/369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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