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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 357.70 and 84.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 357.70 and 84.41 is: 126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 357.70 = 84.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/357.70 = 84.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 357.70 × 84.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 30,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,193.46/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.60

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