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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.20, 354.72 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.20, 354.72 and 230.61 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.20 : 354.72 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.20/354.72 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.20x = 354.72 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.20x = 81,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,801.98/257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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