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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 388.01 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 388.01 and 217.98 is: 326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 388.01 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/388.01 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 388.01 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 84,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,577.33/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.07

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