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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 554.67 and 215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 554.67 and 215.89 is: 323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 554.67 = 215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/554.67 = 215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 554.67 × 215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 119,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,747.71/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.33

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