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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 354.27 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 354.27 and 229.42 is: 316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 354.27 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/354.27 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 354.27 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 81,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,276.62/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.13

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