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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 554.43 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 554.43 and 215.71 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 554.43 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/554.43 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 554.43 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 119,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,597.42/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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