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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 553.56 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 553.56 and 215.13 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 553.56 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/553.56 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 553.56 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 119,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,087.68/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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