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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 358.42 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 358.42 and 147.72 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 358.42 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/358.42 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 358.42 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 52,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,945.80/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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