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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.29, 342.64 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.29, 342.64 and 150.03 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.29 : 342.64 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.29/342.64 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.29x = 342.64 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.29x = 51,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,406.28/248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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