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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.39, 362.36 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.39, 362.36 and 150.13 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.39 : 362.36 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.39/362.36 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.39x = 362.36 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.39x = 54,401.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,401.11/241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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