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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 359.24 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 359.24 and 148.28 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 359.24 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/359.24 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 359.24 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 53,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,265.57/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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