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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 333 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 333 and 148.10 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 333 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/333 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 333 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 49,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315.64/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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