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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.56, 342.98 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.56, 342.98 and 150.30 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.56 : 342.98 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.56/342.98 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.56x = 342.98 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.56x = 51,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,549.89/248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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