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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 357.96 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 357.96 and 76.34 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 357.96 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/357.96 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 357.96 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 27,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,326.67/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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