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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 385.31 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 385.31 and 219.24 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 385.31 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/385.31 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 385.31 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 84,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,474.27/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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