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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239, 358.48 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239, 358.48 and 143.42 is: 215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239 : 358.48 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239/358.48 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239x = 358.48 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239x = 51,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413.20/239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.12

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