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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 357.04 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 357.04 and 214.88 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 357.04 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/357.04 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 357.04 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 76,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,720.76/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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