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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.31, 333 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.31, 333 and 130.78 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.31 : 333 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.31/333 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.31x = 333 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.31x = 43,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,549.74/241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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