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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 333.13 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 333.13 and 151.74 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 333.13 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/333.13 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 333.13 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 50,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,549.15/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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