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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.12, 975.66 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.12, 975.66 and 239.36 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.12 : 975.66 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.12/975.66 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.12x = 975.66 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.12x = 233,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,529.10/650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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