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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 362.10 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 362.10 and 150.60 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 362.10 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/362.10 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 362.10 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 54,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,532.26/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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