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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 359.23 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 359.23 and 148.58 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 359.23 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/359.23 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 359.23 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 53,374.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,374.39/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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