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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.99, 358.45 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.99, 358.45 and 65.67 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.99 : 358.45 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.99/358.45 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.99x = 358.45 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.99x = 23,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540.39/238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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