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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.12, 383.80 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.12, 383.80 and 223.12 is: 333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.12 : 383.80 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.12/383.80 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.12x = 383.80 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.12x = 85,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,633.46/257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.05

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