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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.92, 385 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.92, 385 and 236.28 is: 352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.92 : 385 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.92/385 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.92x = 385 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.92x = 90,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,967.80/257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.70

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