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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 361.69 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 361.69 and 149.89 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 361.69 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/361.69 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 361.69 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 54,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,213.71/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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