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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.75, 362.49 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.75, 362.49 and 150.40 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.75 : 362.49 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.75/362.49 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.75x = 362.49 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.75x = 54,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,518.50/241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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