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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 358 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 358 and 147.55 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 358 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/358 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 358 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 52,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,822.90/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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