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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 357.62 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 357.62 and 76.16 is: 114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 357.62 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/357.62 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 357.62 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 27,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,236.34/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.20

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