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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 357.89 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 357.89 and 76.28 is: 114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 357.89 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/357.89 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 357.89 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 27,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300.04/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.42

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