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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 342.68 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 342.68 and 153.88 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 342.68 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/342.68 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 342.68 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 52,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,731.60/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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