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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 358.19 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 358.19 and 76.56 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 358.19 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/358.19 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 358.19 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 27,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,421.59/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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