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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 357.61 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 357.61 and 76.07 is: 114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 357.61 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/357.61 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 357.61 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 27,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201.41/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.12

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