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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.31, 357.40 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.31, 357.40 and 84.23 is: 126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.31 : 357.40 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.31/357.40 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.31x = 357.40 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.31x = 30,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,103.80/238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.32

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