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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.93, 358.66 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.93, 358.66 and 222.27 is: 306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.93 : 358.66 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.93/358.66 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.93x = 358.66 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.93x = 79,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,719.36/259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.70

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