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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 333.45 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 333.45 and 148.37 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 333.45 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/333.45 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 333.45 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 49,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,473.98/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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