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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 362.07 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 362.07 and 149.79 is: 224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 362.07 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/362.07 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 362.07 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 54,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,234.47/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.99

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