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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.61, 389.66 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.61, 389.66 and 216.55 is: 325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.61 : 389.66 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.61/389.66 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.61x = 389.66 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.61x = 84,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,380.44/259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.03

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