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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 358.23 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 358.23 and 76.48 is: 114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 358.23 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/358.23 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 358.23 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 27,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,397.43/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.74

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