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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.58, 333 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.58, 333 and 197.50 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.58 : 333 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.58/333 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.58x = 333 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.58x = 65,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,767.50/241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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