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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.65, 359.43 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.65, 359.43 and 66.33 is: 99.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.65 : 359.43 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.65/359.43 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.65x = 359.43 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.65x = 23,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,840.99/239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.48

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