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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.70, 333.57 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.70, 333.57 and 148.44 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.70 : 333.57 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.70/333.57 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.70x = 333.57 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.70x = 49,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515.13/241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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