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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 342.29 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 342.29 and 154.80 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 342.29 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/342.29 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 342.29 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 52,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,986.49/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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