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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 342.22 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 342.22 and 154.73 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 342.22 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/342.22 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 342.22 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 52,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,951.31/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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