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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 362.52 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 362.52 and 150.72 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 362.52 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/362.52 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 362.52 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 54,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639.01/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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