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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 554.15 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 554.15 and 215.28 is: 323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 554.15 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/554.15 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 554.15 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 119,297.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,297.95/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.04

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