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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 359.34 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 359.34 and 148.52 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 359.34 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/359.34 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 359.34 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 53,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,367.50/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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