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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.41, 354.43 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.41, 354.43 and 233.11 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.41 : 354.43 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.41/354.43 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.41x = 354.43 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.41x = 82,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,620.60/257.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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