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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 357.56 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 357.56 and 122.80 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 357.56 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/357.56 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 357.56 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 43,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,908.37/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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