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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.44, 355.08 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.44, 355.08 and 241.96 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.44 : 355.08 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.44/355.08 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.44x = 355.08 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.44x = 85,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,915.16/257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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