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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 358.48 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 358.48 and 76.60 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 358.48 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/358.48 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 358.48 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 27,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,459.57/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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