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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.29, 342.81 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.29, 342.81 and 155.16 is: 214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.29 : 342.81 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.29/342.81 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.29x = 342.81 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.29x = 53,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,190.40/248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.23

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