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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 358.20 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 358.20 and 76.58 is: 114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 358.20 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/358.20 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 358.20 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 27,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,430.96/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.87

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