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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 358.24 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 358.24 and 122.94 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 358.24 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/358.24 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 358.24 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 44,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042.03/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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