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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 357.95 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 357.95 and 84.68 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 357.95 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/357.95 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 357.95 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 30,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,308.99/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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