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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 357.42 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 357.42 and 122.72 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 357.42 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/357.42 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 357.42 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 43,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,862.58/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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