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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 554.80 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 554.80 and 215.96 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 554.80 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/554.80 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 554.80 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 119,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,811.29/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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