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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 360.10 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 360.10 and 148.48 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 360.10 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/360.10 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 360.10 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 53,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467.65/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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