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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 357.50 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 357.50 and 222.14 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 357.50 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/357.50 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 357.50 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 79,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,415.05/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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