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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.22, 385.83 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.22, 385.83 and 239.85 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.22 : 385.83 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.22/385.83 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.22x = 385.83 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.22x = 92,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,541.33/257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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