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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 332.72 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 332.72 and 147.80 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 332.72 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/332.72 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 332.72 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 49,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,176.02/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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