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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.83, 386.20 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.83, 386.20 and 239.47 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.83 : 386.20 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.83/386.20 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.83x = 386.20 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.83x = 92,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,483.31/257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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