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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.23 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.23 and 146.07 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.23 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.23 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.23 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 48,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,237.06/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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