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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 354.46 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 354.46 and 215.96 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 354.46 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/354.46 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 354.46 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 76,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,549.18/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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