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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 389.80 and 216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 389.80 and 216.83 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 389.80 = 216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/389.80 = 216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 389.80 × 216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 84,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,520.33/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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