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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.65, 385.98 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.65, 385.98 and 223 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.65 : 385.98 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.65/385.98 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.65x = 385.98 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.65x = 86,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,073.54/257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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