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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.21, 357.49 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.21, 357.49 and 84.27 is: 126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.21 : 357.49 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.21/357.49 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.21x = 357.49 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.21x = 30,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125.68/238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.47

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