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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.61, 333.27 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.61, 333.27 and 148.37 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.61 : 333.27 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.61/333.27 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.61x = 333.27 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.61x = 49,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,445.60/241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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