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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 342.78 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 342.78 and 159.80 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 342.78 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/342.78 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 342.78 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 54,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,773.73/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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