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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.48, 385.92 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.48, 385.92 and 230.48 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.48 : 385.92 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.48/385.92 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.48x = 385.92 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.48x = 88,946.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,946.84/257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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