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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.29, 356.77 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.29, 356.77 and 122.49 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.29 : 356.77 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.29/356.77 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.29x = 356.77 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.29x = 43,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,700.17/238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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