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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 357.21 and 75.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 357.21 and 75.82 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 357.21 = 75.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/357.21 = 75.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 357.21 × 75.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 27,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083.44/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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