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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 358.30 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 358.30 and 147.76 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 358.30 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/358.30 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 358.30 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 52,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,942.41/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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