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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 554.58 and 215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 554.58 and 215.29 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 554.58 = 215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/554.58 = 215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 554.58 × 215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 119,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,396.22/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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