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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 342.51 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 342.51 and 155.00 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 342.51 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/342.51 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 342.51 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 53,087.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,087.34/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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