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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.85, 358.32 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.85, 358.32 and 76.65 is: 114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.85 : 358.32 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.85/358.32 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.85x = 358.32 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.85x = 27,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,464.17/238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.99

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