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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 358.05 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 358.05 and 76.38 is: 114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 358.05 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/358.05 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 358.05 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 27,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347.86/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.57

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