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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 371.91 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 371.91 and 150.54 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 371.91 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/371.91 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 371.91 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 55,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,987.33/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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