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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 554.45 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 554.45 and 215.24 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 554.45 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/554.45 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 554.45 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 119,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,335.97/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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