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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.68, 435.28 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.68, 435.28 and 257.28 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.68 : 435.28 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.68/435.28 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.68x = 435.28 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.68x = 111,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,988.84/315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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