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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 342.83 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 342.83 and 150.26 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 342.83 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/342.83 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 342.83 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 51,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,512.30/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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