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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.33, 358.01 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.33, 358.01 and 222.68 is: 307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.33 : 358.01 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.33/358.01 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.33x = 358.01 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.33x = 79,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,721.67/259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.41

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