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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 357.86 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 357.86 and 222.75 is: 306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 357.86 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/357.86 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 357.86 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 79,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,712.20/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.57

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