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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.87, 355.64 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.87, 355.64 and 233.27 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.87 : 355.64 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.87/355.64 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.87x = 355.64 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.87x = 82,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,957.20/257.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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