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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 357.41 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 357.41 and 84.21 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 357.41 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/357.41 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 357.41 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 30,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097.50/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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