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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 358.74 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 358.74 and 148.11 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 358.74 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/358.74 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 358.74 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 53,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,132.98/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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