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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 372.24 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 372.24 and 151.80 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 372.24 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/372.24 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 372.24 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 56,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,506.03/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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