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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.06, 355.38 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.06, 355.38 and 226.28 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.06 : 355.38 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.06/355.38 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.06x = 355.38 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.06x = 80,415.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,415.39/257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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