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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.63, 385.83 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.63, 385.83 and 227.66 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.63 : 385.83 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.63/385.83 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.63x = 385.83 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.63x = 87,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,836.13/257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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