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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 361.50 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 361.50 and 149.95 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 361.50 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/361.50 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 361.50 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 54,206.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,206.93/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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