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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.07, 356.81 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.07, 356.81 and 215.33 is: 296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.07 : 356.81 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.07/356.81 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.07x = 356.81 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.07x = 76,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,829.04/259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.56

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