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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.57, 343.05 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.57, 343.05 and 150.35 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.57 : 343.05 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.57/343.05 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.57x = 343.05 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.57x = 51,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,577.57/248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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