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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.43, 385.14 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.43, 385.14 and 225.30 is: 337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.43 : 385.14 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.43/385.14 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.43x = 385.14 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.43x = 86,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,772.04/257.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.07

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