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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.11, 385.32 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.11, 385.32 and 233.21 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.11 : 385.32 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.11/385.32 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.11x = 385.32 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.11x = 89,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,862.32/257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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