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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 343.01 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 343.01 and 150.34 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 343.01 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/343.01 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 343.01 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 51,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,566.89/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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