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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.60, 384.63 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.60, 384.63 and 238.16 is: 355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.60 : 384.63 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.60/384.63 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.60x = 384.63 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.60x = 91,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,602.29/257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.60

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