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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.65, 389.43 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.65, 389.43 and 216.59 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.65 : 389.43 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.65/389.43 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.65x = 389.43 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.65x = 84,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,344.70/259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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