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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 358.50 and 76.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 358.50 and 76.64 is: 114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 358.50 = 76.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/358.50 = 76.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 358.50 × 76.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 27,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475.44/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.97

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