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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.68, 386.22 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.68, 386.22 and 155.01 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.68 : 386.22 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.68/386.22 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.68x = 386.22 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.68x = 59,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,869.12/257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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