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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 359.30 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 359.30 and 148.70 is: 222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 359.30 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/359.30 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 359.30 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 53,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425.37/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.69

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