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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 388.64 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 388.64 and 216.01 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 388.64 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/388.64 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 388.64 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 83,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,947.10/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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