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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 554.34 and 215.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 554.34 and 215.63 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 554.34 = 215.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/554.34 = 215.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 554.34 × 215.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 119,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,532.33/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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