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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 358.08 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 358.08 and 76.40 is: 114.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 358.08 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/358.08 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 358.08 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 27,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,357.31/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.60

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