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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 361.64 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 361.64 and 149.60 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 361.64 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/361.64 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 361.64 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 54,101.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,101.34/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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