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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 389.15 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 389.15 and 216.05 is: 323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 389.15 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/389.15 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 389.15 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 84,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,074.78/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.63

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