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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.70, 359.15 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.70, 359.15 and 148.44 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.70 : 359.15 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.70/359.15 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.70x = 359.15 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.70x = 53,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,311.48/239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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