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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 357.41 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 357.41 and 84.31 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 357.41 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/357.41 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 357.41 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 30,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,132.55/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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