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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 358.56 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 358.56 and 147.66 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 358.56 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/358.56 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 358.56 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 52,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,944.97/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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