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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.73, 358.04 and 65.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.73, 358.04 and 65.39 is: 98.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.73 : 358.04 = 65.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.73/358.04 = 65.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.73x = 358.04 × 65.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.73x = 23,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410.12/238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.06

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