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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.25, 555.69 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.25, 555.69 and 215.96 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.25 : 555.69 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.25/555.69 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.25x = 555.69 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.25x = 120,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,004.03/370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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