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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 342.66 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 342.66 and 150.18 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 342.66 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/342.66 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 342.66 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 51,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,460.68/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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