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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 357.38 and 75.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 357.38 and 75.86 is: 113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 357.38 = 75.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/357.38 = 75.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 357.38 × 75.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 27,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,108.68/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.79

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