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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.01, 361.85 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.01, 361.85 and 149.43 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.01 : 361.85 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.01/361.85 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.01x = 361.85 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.01x = 54,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,070.50/241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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