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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.00, 357.51 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.00, 357.51 and 217.49 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.00 : 357.51 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.00/357.51 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.00x = 357.51 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.00x = 77,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,753.88/259.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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