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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.57, 388.72 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.57, 388.72 and 220.83 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.57 : 388.72 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.57/388.72 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.57x = 388.72 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.57x = 85,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,841.04/259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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