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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.28, 385.68 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.28, 385.68 and 235.68 is: 353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.28 : 385.68 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.28/385.68 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.28x = 385.68 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.28x = 90,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,897.06/257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.30

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