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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.36, 553.88 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.36, 553.88 and 215.44 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.36 : 553.88 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.36/553.88 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.36x = 553.88 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.36x = 119,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,327.91/369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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