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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 358.06 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 358.06 and 84.59 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 358.06 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/358.06 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 358.06 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 30,288.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,288.30/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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