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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.76, 357.84 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.76, 357.84 and 249.84 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.76 : 357.84 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.76/357.84 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.76x = 357.84 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.76x = 89,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,402.75/257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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