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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 358.34 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 358.34 and 76.56 is: 114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 358.34 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/358.34 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 358.34 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 27,434.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,434.13/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.85

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