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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 361.68 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 361.68 and 149.96 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 361.68 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/361.68 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 361.68 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 54,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,237.53/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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