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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 334 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 334 and 195.48 is: 270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 334 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/334 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 334 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 65,290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,290.32/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.02

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