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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 385.58 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 385.58 and 220.48 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 385.58 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/385.58 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 385.58 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 85,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,012.68/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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