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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.07, 389.00 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.07, 389.00 and 216.14 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.07 : 389.00 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.07/389.00 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.07x = 389.00 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.07x = 84,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,077.06/259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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