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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 357.84 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 357.84 and 220.64 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 357.84 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/357.84 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 357.84 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 78,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,953.82/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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