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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 370.92 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 370.92 and 150.24 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 370.92 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/370.92 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 370.92 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 55,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,727.02/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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