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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 332.79 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 332.79 and 147.90 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 332.79 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/332.79 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 332.79 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 49,219.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,219.64/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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