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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 385.83 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 385.83 and 223.07 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 385.83 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/385.83 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 385.83 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 86,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,065.17/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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