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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 342.67 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 342.67 and 150.11 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 342.67 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/342.67 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 342.67 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 51,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,438.19/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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