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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.58, 361.82 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.58, 361.82 and 149.78 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.58 : 361.82 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.58/361.82 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.58x = 361.82 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.58x = 54,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,193.40/241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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