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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.78, 389.36 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.78, 389.36 and 213.62 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.78 : 389.36 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.78/389.36 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.78x = 389.36 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.78x = 83,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,175.08/259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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