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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 358.68 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 358.68 and 65.77 is: 98.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 358.68 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/358.68 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 358.68 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 23,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590.37/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.64

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