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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 357.68 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 357.68 and 84.44 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 357.68 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/357.68 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 357.68 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 30,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203.60/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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