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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 357.39 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 357.39 and 84.22 is: 126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 357.39 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/357.39 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 357.39 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 30,099.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099.39/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.37

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