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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.65, 355.04 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.65, 355.04 and 218.77 is: 301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.65 : 355.04 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.65/355.04 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.65x = 355.04 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.65x = 77,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,672.10/257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.46

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