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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.65, 359.79 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.65, 359.79 and 148.05 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.65 : 359.79 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.65/359.79 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.65x = 359.79 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.65x = 53,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,266.91/239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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