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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 357.24 and 64.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 357.24 and 64.83 is: 97.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 357.24 = 64.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/357.24 = 64.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 357.24 × 64.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 23,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158.53/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.24

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