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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 358.00 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 358.00 and 76.31 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 358.00 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/358.00 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 358.00 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 27,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,319.68/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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