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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 358.17 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 358.17 and 84.66 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 358.17 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/358.17 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 358.17 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 30,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322.67/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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