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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 333.04 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 333.04 and 148.15 is: 204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 333.04 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/333.04 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 333.04 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 49,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340.72/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.36

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