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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.12, 385.72 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.12, 385.72 and 211.52 is: 317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.12 : 385.72 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.12/385.72 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.12x = 385.72 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.12x = 81,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,587.49/257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.31

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