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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.19, 362.24 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.19, 362.24 and 150.52 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.19 : 362.24 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.19/362.24 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.19x = 362.24 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.19x = 54,522.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,522.71/241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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