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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 356.94 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 356.94 and 215.16 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 356.94 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/356.94 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 356.94 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 76,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,799.21/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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