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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 358.22 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 358.22 and 76.50 is: 114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 358.22 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/358.22 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 358.22 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 27,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404.02/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.74

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