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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 974.98 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 974.98 and 239.32 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 974.98 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/974.98 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 974.98 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 233,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,332.21/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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