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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 357.27 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 357.27 and 84 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 357.27 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/357.27 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 357.27 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 30,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,010.68/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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