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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.27, 358.04 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.27, 358.04 and 221.70 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.27 : 358.04 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.27/358.04 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.27x = 358.04 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.27x = 79,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,379.13/259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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