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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 362.97 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 362.97 and 151 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 362.97 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/362.97 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 362.97 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 54,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808.47/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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