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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.75, 354.92 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.75, 354.92 and 220.84 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.75 : 354.92 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.75/354.92 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.75x = 354.92 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.75x = 78,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,377.65/257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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