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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 357.22 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 357.22 and 84.06 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 357.22 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/357.22 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 357.22 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 30,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,027.91/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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