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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 331.20 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 331.20 and 146.70 is: 202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 331.20 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/331.20 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 331.20 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 48,588.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,588.28/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.47

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