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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.30, 357.48 and 64.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.30, 357.48 and 64.98 is: 97.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.30 : 357.48 = 64.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.30/357.48 = 64.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.30x = 357.48 × 64.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.30x = 23,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,228.89/238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.48

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