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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.27, 371.99 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.27, 371.99 and 151.88 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.27 : 371.99 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.27/371.99 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.27x = 371.99 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.27x = 56,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,495.22/248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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