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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.54, 357.86 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.54, 357.86 and 76.23 is: 114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.54 : 357.86 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.54/357.86 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.54x = 357.86 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.54x = 27,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280.18/238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.36

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