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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 357.48 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 357.48 and 76.08 is: 114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 357.48 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/357.48 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 357.48 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 27,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,197.08/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.08

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