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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 388.40 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 388.40 and 215.55 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 388.40 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/388.40 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 388.40 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 83,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,718.54/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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