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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.56, 362.40 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.56, 362.40 and 150.84 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.56 : 362.40 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.56/362.40 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.56x = 362.40 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.56x = 54,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,664.42/241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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