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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 358.17 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 358.17 and 76.50 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 358.17 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/358.17 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 358.17 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 27,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400.01/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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