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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.35, 358.70 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.35, 358.70 and 148.09 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.35 : 358.70 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.35/358.70 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.35x = 358.70 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.35x = 53,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,119.14/239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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