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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 359.34 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 359.34 and 148.24 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 359.34 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/359.34 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 359.34 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 53,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,268.56/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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