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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.48, 553.63 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.48, 553.63 and 215.44 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.48 : 553.63 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.48/553.63 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.48x = 553.63 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.48x = 119,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,273.51/369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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