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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 387.96 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 387.96 and 222.40 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 387.96 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/387.96 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 387.96 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 86,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,282.30/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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