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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 554.21 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 554.21 and 215.62 is: 323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 554.21 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/554.21 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 554.21 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 119,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,497.91/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.33

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