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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 362.08 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 362.08 and 150.26 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 362.08 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/362.08 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 362.08 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 54,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406.14/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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