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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.57, 343.02 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.57, 343.02 and 150.30 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.57 : 343.02 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.57/343.02 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.57x = 343.02 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.57x = 51,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,555.15/248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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