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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 357.72 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 357.72 and 223 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 357.72 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/357.72 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 357.72 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 79,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771.56/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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