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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 383.58 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 383.58 and 229.70 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 383.58 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/383.58 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 383.58 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 88,106.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,106.41/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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