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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 358.32 and 215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 358.32 and 215.30 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 358.32 = 215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/358.32 = 215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 358.32 × 215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 77,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,146.30/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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