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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.32, 355.40 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.32, 355.40 and 235.14 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.32 : 355.40 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.32/355.40 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.32x = 355.40 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.32x = 83,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,568.76/257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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