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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 358.47 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 358.47 and 147.75 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 358.47 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/358.47 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 358.47 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 52,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,963.94/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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