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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 359.04 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 359.04 and 216 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 359.04 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/359.04 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 359.04 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 77,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,552.64/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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