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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.60, 333.33 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.60, 333.33 and 148.28 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.60 : 333.33 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.60/333.33 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.60x = 333.33 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.60x = 49,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,426.03/241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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