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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 359.22 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 359.22 and 66.16 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 359.22 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/359.22 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 359.22 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 23,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,766.00/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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