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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 358.29 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 358.29 and 74.33 is: 111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 358.29 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/358.29 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 358.29 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 26,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,629.90/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.49

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