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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 359.22 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 359.22 and 148.16 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 359.22 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/359.22 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 359.22 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 53,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,222.04/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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