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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 361.17 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 361.17 and 149.72 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 361.17 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/361.17 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 361.17 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 54,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,072.57/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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