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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 342.78 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 342.78 and 150.12 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 342.78 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/342.78 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 342.78 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 51,458.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,458.13/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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