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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.84, 352.96 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.84, 352.96 and 257.28 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.84 : 352.96 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.84/352.96 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.84x = 352.96 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.84x = 90,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,809.55/257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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