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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.31, 333.05 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.31, 333.05 and 148.07 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.31 : 333.05 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.31/333.05 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.31x = 333.05 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.31x = 49,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,312.31/241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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