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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 362.10 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 362.10 and 150.20 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 362.10 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/362.10 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 362.10 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 54,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,387.42/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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