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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.46, 357.67 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.46, 357.67 and 65.14 is: 97.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.46 : 357.67 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.46/357.67 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.46x = 357.67 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.46x = 23,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298.62/238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.70

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