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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 342.38 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 342.38 and 154.82 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 342.38 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/342.38 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 342.38 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 53,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,007.27/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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