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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.49, 372.54 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.49, 372.54 and 150.96 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.49 : 372.54 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.49/372.54 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.49x = 372.54 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.49x = 56,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,240.50/248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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