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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.73, 358.09 and 63.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.73, 358.09 and 63.03 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.73 : 358.09 = 63.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.73/358.09 = 63.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.73x = 358.09 × 63.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.73x = 22,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570.41/238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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