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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 358.06 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 358.06 and 84.69 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 358.06 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/358.06 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 358.06 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 30,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,324.78/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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