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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 358.31 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 358.31 and 84.79 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 358.31 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/358.31 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 358.31 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 30,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,381.10/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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