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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 332.58 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 332.58 and 149.16 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 332.58 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/332.58 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 332.58 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 49,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,607.63/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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