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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.55, 357.83 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.55, 357.83 and 76.24 is: 114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.55 : 357.83 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.55/357.83 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.55x = 357.83 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.55x = 27,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279.97/238.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.36

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