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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.91, 359.34 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.91, 359.34 and 148.41 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.91 : 359.34 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.91/359.34 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.91x = 359.34 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.91x = 53,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,328.08/239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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