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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 362.16 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 362.16 and 150.16 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 362.16 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/362.16 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 362.16 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 54,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,381.95/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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