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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 342.63 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 342.63 and 150.05 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 342.63 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/342.63 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 342.63 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 51,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,412.49/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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