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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.52, 386.64 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.52, 386.64 and 232.32 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.52 : 386.64 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.52/386.64 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.52x = 386.64 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.52x = 89,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,824.20/257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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