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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 385.26 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 385.26 and 234.28 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 385.26 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/385.26 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 385.26 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 90,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,258.71/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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