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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 332.61 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 332.61 and 147.79 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 332.61 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/332.61 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 332.61 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 49,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,156.29/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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