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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 359.34 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 359.34 and 66.22 is: 99.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 359.34 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/359.34 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 359.34 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 23,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794.60/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.33

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