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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 342.30 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 342.30 and 144.52 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 342.30 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/342.30 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 342.30 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 49,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,469.20/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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