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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.09, 371.88 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.09, 371.88 and 150.41 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.09 : 371.88 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.09/371.88 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.09x = 371.88 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.09x = 55,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,932.61/248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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