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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.61, 343.04 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.61, 343.04 and 150.33 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.61 : 343.04 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.61/343.04 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.61x = 343.04 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.61x = 51,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,568.45/248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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