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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 358.09 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 358.09 and 84.71 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 358.09 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/358.09 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 358.09 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 30,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333.80/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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