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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 343.11 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 343.11 and 155.39 is: 214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 343.11 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/343.11 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 343.11 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 53,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,315.09/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.54

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