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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 975.85 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 975.85 and 239.90 is: 359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 975.85 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/975.85 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 975.85 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 234,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,108.25/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.51

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