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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 342.76 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 342.76 and 150.09 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 342.76 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/342.76 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 342.76 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 51,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,444.85/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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