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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 361.56 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 361.56 and 149.76 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 361.56 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/361.56 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 361.56 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 54,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,147.23/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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