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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 330.15 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 330.15 and 145.98 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 330.15 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/330.15 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 330.15 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 48,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,195.30/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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