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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 362.17 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 362.17 and 150.17 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 362.17 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/362.17 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 362.17 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 54,387.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,387.07/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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