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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 553.62 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 553.62 and 215.68 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 553.62 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/553.62 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 553.62 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 119,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,404.76/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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