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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 387.99 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 387.99 and 214.26 is: 320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 387.99 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/387.99 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 387.99 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 83,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,130.74/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.70

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