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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.69, 358.08 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.69, 358.08 and 76.38 is: 114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.69 : 358.08 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.69/358.08 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.69x = 358.08 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.69x = 27,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350.15/238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.58

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