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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.36, 357.56 and 76.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.36, 357.56 and 76.00 is: 114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.36 : 357.56 = 76.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.36/357.56 = 76.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.36x = 357.56 × 76.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.36x = 27,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,175.45/238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.01

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