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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 358.07 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 358.07 and 76.43 is: 114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 358.07 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/358.07 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 358.07 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 27,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367.29/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.65

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