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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 342.62 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 342.62 and 155.03 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 342.62 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/342.62 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 342.62 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 53,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,114.47/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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