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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.30, 385.95 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.30, 385.95 and 216.91 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.30 : 385.95 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.30/385.95 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.30x = 385.95 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.30x = 83,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,714.48/257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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