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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 359.30 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 359.30 and 148.26 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 359.30 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/359.30 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 359.30 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 53,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,269.82/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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