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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 342.40 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 342.40 and 156.16 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 342.40 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/342.40 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 342.40 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 53,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,469.18/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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