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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 333.07 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 333.07 and 130.83 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 333.07 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/333.07 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 333.07 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 43,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,575.71/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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