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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 371.98 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 371.98 and 157.08 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 371.98 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/371.98 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 371.98 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 58,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,430.62/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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