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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 342.78 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 342.78 and 150.09 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 342.78 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/342.78 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 342.78 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 51,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,449.74/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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