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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 330.33 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 330.33 and 146.13 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 330.33 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/330.33 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 330.33 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 48,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,271.12/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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