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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 359.45 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 359.45 and 148.60 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 359.45 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/359.45 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 359.45 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 53,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,411.73/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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