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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 369 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 369 and 150.41 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 369 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/369 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 369 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 55,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,499.45/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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