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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 357.65 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 357.65 and 84.25 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 357.65 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/357.65 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 357.65 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 30,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,130.18/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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