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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.14, 975.18 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.14, 975.18 and 239.25 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.14 : 975.18 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.14/975.18 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.14x = 975.18 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.14x = 233,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,316.37/650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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