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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 342.26 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 342.26 and 154.98 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 342.26 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/342.26 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 342.26 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 53,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,043.26/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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