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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 333.32 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 333.32 and 148.34 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 333.32 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/333.32 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 333.32 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 49,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,444.69/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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