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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 362.22 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 362.22 and 150.36 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 362.22 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/362.22 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 362.22 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 54,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,463.40/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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