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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.44, 354.54 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.44, 354.54 and 234.37 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.44 : 354.54 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.44/354.54 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.44x = 354.54 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.44x = 83,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,091.89/257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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