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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 358.67 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 358.67 and 123.45 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 358.67 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/358.67 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 358.67 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 44,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277.81/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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