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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 342.98 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 342.98 and 150.23 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 342.98 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/342.98 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 342.98 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 51,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525.89/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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