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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 358.62 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 358.62 and 123.46 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 358.62 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/358.62 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 358.62 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 44,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275.23/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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