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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.08, 384.11 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.08, 384.11 and 225.82 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.08 : 384.11 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.08/384.11 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.08x = 384.11 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.08x = 86,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,739.72/257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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