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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 361.46 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 361.46 and 149.80 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 361.46 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/361.46 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 361.46 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 54,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146.71/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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