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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.17, 385.89 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.17, 385.89 and 236.50 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.17 : 385.89 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.17/385.89 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.17x = 385.89 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.17x = 91,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,262.99/257.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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