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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 330.18 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 330.18 and 146.04 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 330.18 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/330.18 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 330.18 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 48,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,219.85/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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