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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.80, 554.69 and 216.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.80, 554.69 and 216.79 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.80 : 554.69 = 216.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.80/554.69 = 216.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.80x = 554.69 × 216.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.80x = 120,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,250.40/369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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