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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.32, 354.90 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.32, 354.90 and 226.36 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.32 : 354.90 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.32/354.90 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.32x = 354.90 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.32x = 80,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,335.16/257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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