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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.24, 384.70 and 228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.24, 384.70 and 228.53 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.24 : 384.70 = 228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.24/384.70 = 228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.24x = 384.70 × 228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.24x = 87,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,913.57/257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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