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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 359.13 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 359.13 and 148.19 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 359.13 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/359.13 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 359.13 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 53,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,220.74/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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