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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.53, 557.02 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.53, 557.02 and 215.13 is: 322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.53 : 557.02 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.53/557.02 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.53x = 557.02 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.53x = 119,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,831.71/371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.54

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