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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 333.05 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 333.05 and 148.10 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 333.05 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/333.05 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 333.05 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 49,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322.30/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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