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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.65, 359.42 and 66.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.65, 359.42 and 66.27 is: 99.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.65 : 359.42 = 66.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.65/359.42 = 66.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.65x = 359.42 × 66.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.65x = 23,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,816.97/239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.38

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