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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.70, 355.45 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.70, 355.45 and 218.62 is: 301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.70 : 355.45 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.70/355.45 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.70x = 355.45 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.70x = 77,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,708.48/257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.55

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