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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.90, 389.80 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.90, 389.80 and 216.84 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.90 : 389.80 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.90/389.80 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.90x = 389.80 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.90x = 84,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,524.23/259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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