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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.36, 357.50 and 65.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.36, 357.50 and 65.02 is: 97.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.36 : 357.50 = 65.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.36/357.50 = 65.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.36x = 357.50 × 65.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.36x = 23,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244.65/238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.52

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