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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.22, 383.27 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.22, 383.27 and 246.78 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.22 : 383.27 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.22/383.27 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.22x = 383.27 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.22x = 94,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,582.14/257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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