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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 358.83 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 358.83 and 147.78 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 358.83 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/358.83 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 358.83 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 53,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,027.90/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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