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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 357.48 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 357.48 and 76.12 is: 114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 357.48 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/357.48 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 357.48 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 27,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211.38/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.13

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