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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.66, 357.99 and 65.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.66, 357.99 and 65.35 is: 98.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.66 : 357.99 = 65.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.66/357.99 = 65.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.66x = 357.99 × 65.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.66x = 23,394.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,394.65/238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.03

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