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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 358.07 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 358.07 and 74.15 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 358.07 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/358.07 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 358.07 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 26,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548.73/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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