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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 358.53 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 358.53 and 65.68 is: 98.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 358.53 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/358.53 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 358.53 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 23,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548.94/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.52

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