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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 357.48 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 357.48 and 222.72 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 357.48 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/357.48 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 357.48 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 79,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,617.95/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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