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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.41, 355.26 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.41, 355.26 and 241.77 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.41 : 355.26 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.41/355.26 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.41x = 355.26 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.41x = 85,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,891.21/257.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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