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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.93, 386.47 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.93, 386.47 and 226.75 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.93 : 386.47 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.93/386.47 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.93x = 386.47 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.93x = 87,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,630.54/257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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