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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 357.85 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 357.85 and 147.35 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 357.85 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/357.85 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 357.85 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 52,730.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,730.28/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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