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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 422.91 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 422.91 and 257.51 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 422.91 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/422.91 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 422.91 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 108,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,901.44/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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