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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 333.58 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 333.58 and 148.46 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 333.58 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/333.58 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 333.58 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 49,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523.29/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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