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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 357.78 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 357.78 and 73.99 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 357.78 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/357.78 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 357.78 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 26,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,470.35/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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