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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 358.04 and 65.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 358.04 and 65.36 is: 98.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 358.04 = 65.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/358.04 = 65.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 358.04 × 65.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 23,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401.49/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.04

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