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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 388.45 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 388.45 and 222.75 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 388.45 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/388.45 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 388.45 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 86,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,527.24/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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