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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 975.81 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 975.81 and 239.38 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 975.81 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/975.81 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 975.81 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 233,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,593.34/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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