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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.50, 343.05 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.50, 343.05 and 156.50 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.50 : 343.05 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.50/343.05 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.50x = 343.05 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.50x = 53,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,687.33/248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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