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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 371.96 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 371.96 and 151.90 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 371.96 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/371.96 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 371.96 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 56,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,500.72/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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