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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 357.47 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 357.47 and 84.17 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 357.47 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/357.47 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 357.47 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 30,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,088.72/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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