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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 357.64 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 357.64 and 84.36 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 357.64 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/357.64 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 357.64 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 30,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,168.30/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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