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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.11, 362.01 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.11, 362.01 and 149.52 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.11 : 362.01 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.11/362.01 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.11x = 362.01 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.11x = 54,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,126.99/241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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