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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 357.41 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 357.41 and 84.17 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 357.41 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/357.41 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 357.41 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 30,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,080.99/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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