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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.82, 361.94 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.82, 361.94 and 150.60 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.82 : 361.94 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.82/361.94 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.82x = 361.94 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.82x = 54,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,508.16/241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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