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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 332.91 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 332.91 and 147.98 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 332.91 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/332.91 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 332.91 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 49,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,262.91/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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