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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.17, 371.31 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.17, 371.31 and 150.70 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.17 : 371.31 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.17/371.31 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.17x = 371.31 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.17x = 55,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,956.42/248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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