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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.42, 554.27 and 215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.42, 554.27 and 215.41 is: 323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.42 : 554.27 = 215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.42/554.27 = 215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.42x = 554.27 × 215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.42x = 119,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,395.30/369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.20

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