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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 357 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 357 and 75.66 is: 113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 357 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/357 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 357 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 27,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010.62/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.47

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