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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.15, 357.38 and 84.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.15, 357.38 and 84.07 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.15 : 357.38 = 84.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.15/357.38 = 84.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.15x = 357.38 × 84.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.15x = 30,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044.94/238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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