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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.30, 357.22 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.30, 357.22 and 75.87 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.30 : 357.22 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.30/357.22 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.30x = 357.22 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.30x = 27,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.95/238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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