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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.44, 384.32 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.44, 384.32 and 248.44 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.44 : 384.32 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.44/384.32 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.44x = 384.32 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.44x = 95,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,480.46/257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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