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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.25, 332.79 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.25, 332.79 and 148.04 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.25 : 332.79 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.25/332.79 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.25x = 332.79 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.25x = 49,266.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,266.23/241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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