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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 357.08 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 357.08 and 75.71 is: 113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 357.08 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/357.08 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 357.08 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 27,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032.36/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.56

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