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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.51, 553.43 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.51, 553.43 and 215.21 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.51 : 553.43 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.51/553.43 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.51x = 553.43 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.51x = 119,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,102.48/369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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