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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.15, 384.66 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.15, 384.66 and 235.32 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.15 : 384.66 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.15/384.66 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.15x = 384.66 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.15x = 90,518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,518.19/257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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