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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.64, 385.68 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.64, 385.68 and 243.24 is: 364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.64 : 385.68 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.64/385.68 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.64x = 385.68 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.64x = 93,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,812.80/257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.12

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