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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.73, 385.47 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.73, 385.47 and 230.53 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.73 : 385.47 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.73/385.47 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.73x = 385.47 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.73x = 88,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,861.25/257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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