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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 358.36 and 123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 358.36 and 123.33 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 358.36 = 123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/358.36 = 123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 358.36 × 123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 44,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196.54/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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