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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.48, 355.14 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.48, 355.14 and 248.72 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.48 : 355.14 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.48/355.14 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.48x = 355.14 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.48x = 88,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,330.42/257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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