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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 362.27 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 362.27 and 150.11 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 362.27 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/362.27 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 362.27 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 54,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,377.79/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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