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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.36, 554.18 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.36, 554.18 and 215.26 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.36 : 554.18 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.36/554.18 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.36x = 554.18 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.36x = 119,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,290.33/369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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