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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 388.62 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 388.62 and 218.58 is: 327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 388.62 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/388.62 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 388.62 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 84,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,944.56/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.53

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