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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 388.26 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 388.26 and 218.76 is: 327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 388.26 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/388.26 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 388.26 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 84,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,935.76/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.53

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