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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.23, 975.33 and 239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.23, 975.33 and 239.35 is: 359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.23 : 975.33 = 239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.23/975.33 = 239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.23x = 975.33 × 239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.23x = 233,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,445.24/650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.02

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