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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 358.16 and 65.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 358.16 and 65.49 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 358.16 = 65.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/358.16 = 65.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 358.16 × 65.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 23,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455.12/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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