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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.61, 359.37 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.61, 359.37 and 66.28 is: 99.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.61 : 359.37 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.61/359.37 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.61x = 359.37 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.61x = 23,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,819.04/239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.41

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