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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.22, 975.76 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.22, 975.76 and 239.37 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.22 : 975.76 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.22/975.76 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.22x = 975.76 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.22x = 233,567.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,567.67/650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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