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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 342.09 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 342.09 and 154.61 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 342.09 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/342.09 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 342.09 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 52,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,888.82/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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