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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 352.80 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 352.80 and 249.12 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 352.80 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/352.80 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 352.80 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 87,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,889.54/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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