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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 554.58 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 554.58 and 215.20 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 554.58 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/554.58 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 554.58 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 119,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,345.62/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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