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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.80, 360.04 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.80, 360.04 and 148.20 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.80 : 360.04 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.80/360.04 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.80x = 360.04 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.80x = 53,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,357.93/239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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