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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 372.66 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 372.66 and 150.62 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 372.66 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/372.66 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 372.66 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 56,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130.05/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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