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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 358.63 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 358.63 and 220.66 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 358.63 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/358.63 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 358.63 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 79,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,137.89/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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