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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 358.92 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 358.92 and 147.96 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 358.92 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/358.92 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 358.92 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 53,105.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,105.80/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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