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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.72, 354.56 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.72, 354.56 and 238.14 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.72 : 354.56 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.72/354.56 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.72x = 354.56 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.72x = 84,433.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,433.73/257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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