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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 362.34 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 362.34 and 150.24 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 362.34 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/362.34 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 362.34 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 54,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,437.96/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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