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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 553.97 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 553.97 and 215.14 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 553.97 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/553.97 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 553.97 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 119,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,181.11/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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