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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 333.45 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 333.45 and 148.43 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 333.45 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/333.45 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 333.45 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 49,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,494.82/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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