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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 358.64 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 358.64 and 147.80 is: 221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 358.64 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/358.64 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 358.64 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 53,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006.99/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.75

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