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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 387.41 and 218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 387.41 and 218.99 is: 327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 387.41 = 218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/387.41 = 218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 387.41 × 218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 84,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,835.88/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.45

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