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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.63, 354.90 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.63, 354.90 and 216.41 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.63 : 354.90 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.63/354.90 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.63x = 354.90 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.63x = 76,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,804.80/257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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