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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.58, 361.80 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.58, 361.80 and 150.02 is: 224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.58 : 361.80 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.58/361.80 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.58x = 361.80 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.58x = 54,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,276.78/241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.67

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