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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.55, 343.05 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.55, 343.05 and 150.36 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.55 : 343.05 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.55/343.05 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.55x = 343.05 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.55x = 51,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,581.00/248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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