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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.65, 362.61 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.65, 362.61 and 150.39 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.65 : 362.61 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.65/362.61 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.65x = 362.61 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.65x = 54,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,532.92/241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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