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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 372.42 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 372.42 and 150.71 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 372.42 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/372.42 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 372.42 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 56,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,125.56/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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