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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.95, 387.89 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.95, 387.89 and 215.51 is: 322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.95 : 387.89 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.95/387.89 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.95x = 387.89 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.95x = 83,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,591.16/258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.81

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