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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 361.61 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 361.61 and 149.95 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 361.61 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/361.61 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 361.61 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 54,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224.53/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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