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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 342.86 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 342.86 and 150.11 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 342.86 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/342.86 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 342.86 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 51,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,466.71/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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