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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.42, 385.86 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.42, 385.86 and 244.64 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.42 : 385.86 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.42/385.86 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.42x = 385.86 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.42x = 94,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,396.79/257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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