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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 361.81 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 361.81 and 150.09 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 361.81 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/361.81 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 361.81 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 54,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,304.06/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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