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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.51, 357.78 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.51, 357.78 and 84.42 is: 126.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.51 : 357.78 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.51/357.78 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.51x = 357.78 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.51x = 30,203.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203.79/238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.64

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