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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 389.12 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 389.12 and 216.38 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 389.12 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/389.12 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 389.12 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 84,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,197.79/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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