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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.95, 387.50 and 223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.95, 387.50 and 223.37 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.95 : 387.50 = 223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.95/387.50 = 223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.95x = 387.50 × 223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.95x = 86,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,555.88/257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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