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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 362.14 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 362.14 and 150.07 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 362.14 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/362.14 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 362.14 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 54,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,344.54/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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