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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 359.16 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 359.16 and 148.40 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 359.16 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/359.16 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 359.16 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 53,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,299.34/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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