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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 358.48 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 358.48 and 216.24 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 358.48 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/358.48 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 358.48 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 77,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,517.72/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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