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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 388.56 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 388.56 and 221.16 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 388.56 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/388.56 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 388.56 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 85,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,933.93/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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