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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 361.71 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 361.71 and 149.76 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 361.71 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/361.71 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 361.71 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 54,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,169.69/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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