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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.37, 355.49 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.37, 355.49 and 226.32 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.37 : 355.49 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.37/355.49 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.37x = 355.49 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.37x = 80,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,454.50/257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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