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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 356.78 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 356.78 and 122.27 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 356.78 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/356.78 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 356.78 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 43,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,623.49/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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