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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 356.67 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 356.67 and 222.12 is: 305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 356.67 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/356.67 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 356.67 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 79,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,223.54/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.86

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