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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 363.17 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 363.17 and 150.31 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 363.17 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/363.17 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 363.17 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 54,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,588.08/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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