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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.07 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.07 and 150.12 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.07 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.07 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.07 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 54,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,353.95/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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