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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 362.43 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 362.43 and 150.22 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 362.43 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/362.43 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 362.43 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 54,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,444.23/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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