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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 355.31 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 355.31 and 224.34 is: 309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 355.31 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/355.31 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 355.31 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 79,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,710.25/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.99

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