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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 342.68 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 342.68 and 150.08 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 342.68 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/342.68 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 342.68 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 51,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,429.41/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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