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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 554.46 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 554.46 and 215.61 is: 323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 554.46 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/554.46 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 554.46 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 119,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,547.12/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.63

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