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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 342.40 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 342.40 and 154.95 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 342.40 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/342.40 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 342.40 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 53,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,054.49/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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