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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.12, 361.40 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.12, 361.40 and 149.84 is: 224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.12 : 361.40 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.12/361.40 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.12x = 361.40 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.12x = 54,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,152.18/241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.59

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