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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.88, 386.09 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.88, 386.09 and 233.55 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.88 : 386.09 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.88/386.09 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.88x = 386.09 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.88x = 90,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,171.68/257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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