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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 357.48 and 75.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 357.48 and 75.96 is: 113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 357.48 = 75.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/357.48 = 75.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 357.48 × 75.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 27,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,154.18/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.96

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