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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 357.58 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 357.58 and 84.55 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 357.58 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/357.58 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 357.58 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 30,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,233.39/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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