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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.67, 354.84 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.67, 354.84 and 244.31 is: 336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.67 : 354.84 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.67/354.84 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.67x = 354.84 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.67x = 86,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,689.19/257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.43

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