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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.59, 357.77 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.59, 357.77 and 84.48 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.59 : 357.77 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.59/357.77 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.59x = 357.77 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.59x = 30,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223.99/238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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