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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 975.98 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 975.98 and 239.99 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 975.98 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/975.98 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 975.98 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 234,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,221.16/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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