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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 357.82 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 357.82 and 84.50 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 357.82 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/357.82 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 357.82 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 30,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,235.37/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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