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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.49, 333.21 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.49, 333.21 and 148.26 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.49 : 333.21 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.49/333.21 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.49x = 333.21 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.49x = 49,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401.71/241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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