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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.57, 357.80 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.57, 357.80 and 65.25 is: 97.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.57 : 357.80 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.57/357.80 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.57x = 357.80 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.57x = 23,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,344.66/238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.85

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