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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 388.94 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 388.94 and 215.87 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 388.94 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/388.94 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 388.94 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 83,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,957.45/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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