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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.30, 357.46 and 64.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.30, 357.46 and 64.96 is: 97.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.30 : 357.46 = 64.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.30/357.46 = 64.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.30x = 357.46 × 64.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.30x = 23,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,220.60/238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.44

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