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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 357.32 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 357.32 and 222.18 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 357.32 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/357.32 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 357.32 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 79,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,388.25/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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