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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 389.61 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 389.61 and 215.24 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 389.61 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/389.61 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 389.61 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 83,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,857.71/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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