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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 371.60 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 371.60 and 151.62 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 371.60 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/371.60 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 371.60 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 56,341.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341.99/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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