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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 975.16 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 975.16 and 239.10 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 975.16 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/975.16 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 975.16 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 233,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,160.76/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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