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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 357.21 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 357.21 and 73.62 is: 110.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 357.21 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/357.21 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 357.21 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 26,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,296.01/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.41

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