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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 357.72 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 357.72 and 76.17 is: 114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 357.72 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/357.72 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 357.72 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 27,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248.59/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.26

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