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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 357.41 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 357.41 and 84.25 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 357.41 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/357.41 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 357.41 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 30,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,113.17/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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