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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 430.43 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 430.43 and 257.49 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 430.43 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/430.43 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 430.43 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 110,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,830.13/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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