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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 358.16 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 358.16 and 76.42 is: 114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 358.16 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/358.16 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 358.16 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 27,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370.59/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.65

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