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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.30, 342.68 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.30, 342.68 and 150.11 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.30 : 342.68 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.30/342.68 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.30x = 342.68 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.30x = 51,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,439.69/248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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