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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 342.82 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 342.82 and 150.16 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 342.82 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/342.82 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 342.82 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 51,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,477.85/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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