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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 362.37 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 362.37 and 150.59 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 362.37 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/362.37 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 362.37 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 54,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,569.30/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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