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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 388.88 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 388.88 and 214.26 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 388.88 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/388.88 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 388.88 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 83,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,320.36/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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