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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 330.43 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 330.43 and 146.21 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 330.43 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/330.43 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 330.43 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 48,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,313.08/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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