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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 359.50 and 66.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 359.50 and 66.36 is: 99.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 359.50 = 66.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/359.50 = 66.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 359.50 × 66.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 23,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,856.42/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.54

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