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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 975.12 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 975.12 and 239.16 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 975.12 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/975.12 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 975.12 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 233,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,209.70/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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