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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 357.04 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 357.04 and 122.42 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 357.04 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/357.04 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 357.04 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 43,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,708.84/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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