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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.35, 553.86 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.35, 553.86 and 215.34 is: 322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.35 : 553.86 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.35/553.86 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.35x = 553.86 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.35x = 119,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,268.21/369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.92

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