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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 385.02 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 385.02 and 216.14 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 385.02 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/385.02 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 385.02 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 83,218.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,218.22/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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