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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 358.52 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 358.52 and 123.34 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 358.52 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/358.52 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 358.52 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 44,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,219.86/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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