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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 554.81 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 554.81 and 215.91 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 554.81 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/554.81 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 554.81 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 119,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,786.68/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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