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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.35, 342.63 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.35, 342.63 and 150.07 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.35 : 342.63 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.35/342.63 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.35x = 342.63 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.35x = 51,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,419.48/248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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