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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 358.35 and 84.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 358.35 and 84.78 is: 127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 358.35 = 84.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/358.35 = 84.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 358.35 × 84.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 30,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,380.91/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.19

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