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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.12, 385.30 and 229.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.12, 385.30 and 229.65 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.12 : 385.30 = 229.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.12/385.30 = 229.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.12x = 385.30 × 229.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.12x = 88,484.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,484.15/257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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