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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 357.49 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 357.49 and 218.06 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 357.49 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/357.49 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 357.49 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 77,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,953.18/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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