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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 435.97 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 435.97 and 257.78 is: 355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 435.97 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/435.97 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 435.97 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 112,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,384.35/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.44

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