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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.08, 384.63 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.08, 384.63 and 223.96 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.08 : 384.63 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.08/384.63 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.08x = 384.63 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.08x = 86,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,141.73/257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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