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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.37, 553.88 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.37, 553.88 and 215.33 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.37 : 553.88 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.37/553.88 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.37x = 553.88 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.37x = 119,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,266.98/369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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