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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 358.48 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 358.48 and 65.66 is: 98.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 358.48 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/358.48 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 358.48 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 23,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,537.52/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.47

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