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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 343.04 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 343.04 and 150.35 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 343.04 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/343.04 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 343.04 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 51,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,573.60/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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