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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.07, 388.58 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.07, 388.58 and 218.66 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.07 : 388.58 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.07/388.58 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.07x = 388.58 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.07x = 84,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,963.87/259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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