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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 358.48 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 358.48 and 84.88 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 358.48 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/358.48 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 358.48 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 30,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.67/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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