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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 357.90 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 357.90 and 123.24 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 357.90 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/357.90 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 357.90 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 44,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,107.60/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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