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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.42, 384.91 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.42, 384.91 and 225.23 is: 336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.42 : 384.91 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.42/384.91 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.42x = 384.91 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.42x = 86,690.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,690.79/257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.76

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