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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 357.80 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 357.80 and 84.49 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 357.80 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/357.80 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 357.80 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 30,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229.84/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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