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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.66, 386.22 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.66, 386.22 and 244.16 is: 365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.66 : 386.22 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.66/386.22 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.66x = 386.22 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.66x = 94,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,299.48/257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.98

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