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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 342.50 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 342.50 and 150.10 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 342.50 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/342.50 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 342.50 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 51,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,409.25/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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