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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 357.95 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 357.95 and 76.33 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 357.95 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/357.95 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 357.95 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 27,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,322.32/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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