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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 554.48 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 554.48 and 215.82 is: 323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 554.48 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/554.48 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 554.48 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 119,667.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,667.87/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.10

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