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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 354.43 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 354.43 and 252.28 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 354.43 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/354.43 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 354.43 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 89,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,415.60/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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