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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 554.76 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 554.76 and 215.80 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 554.76 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/554.76 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 554.76 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 119,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,715.82/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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