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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.99, 386.44 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.99, 386.44 and 255.22 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.99 : 386.44 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.99/386.44 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.99x = 386.44 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.99x = 98,625.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,625.61/257.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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