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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 333.07 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 333.07 and 148.17 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 333.07 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/333.07 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 333.07 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 49,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,350.98/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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