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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 343.20 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 343.20 and 150.45 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 343.20 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/343.20 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 343.20 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 51,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,634.44/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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