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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.58, 354.78 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.58, 354.78 and 241.38 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.58 : 354.78 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.58/354.78 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.58x = 354.78 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.58x = 85,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,636.80/257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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