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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 342.81 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 342.81 and 150.20 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 342.81 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/342.81 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 342.81 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 51,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,487.60/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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