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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 342.88 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 342.88 and 150.23 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 342.88 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/342.88 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 342.88 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 51,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,508.77/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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