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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 357.21 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 357.21 and 122.57 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 357.21 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/357.21 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 357.21 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 43,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,783.23/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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