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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 357.39 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 357.39 and 222.72 is: 307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 357.39 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/357.39 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 357.39 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 79,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,597.90/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.23

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