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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.43, 342.81 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.43, 342.81 and 150.24 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.43 : 342.81 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.43/342.81 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.43x = 342.81 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.43x = 51,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,503.48/248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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