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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.35, 358.95 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.35, 358.95 and 147.91 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.35 : 358.95 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.35/358.95 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.35x = 358.95 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.35x = 53,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,092.29/239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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