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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 422.08 and 257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 422.08 and 257.24 is: 354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 422.08 = 257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/422.08 = 257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 422.08 × 257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 108,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,575.86/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.36

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