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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.42, 342.83 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.42, 342.83 and 155.21 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.42 : 342.83 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.42/342.83 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.42x = 342.83 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.42x = 53,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,208.15/248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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