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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.42, 358.58 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.42, 358.58 and 147.96 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.42 : 358.58 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.42/358.58 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.42x = 358.58 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.42x = 53,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055.50/239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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