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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 554.78 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 554.78 and 215.94 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 554.78 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/554.78 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 554.78 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 119,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,797.48/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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