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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 554.83 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 554.83 and 215.82 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 554.83 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/554.83 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 554.83 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 119,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,743.41/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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