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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 343.16 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 343.16 and 150.40 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 343.16 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/343.16 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 343.16 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 51,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,611.88/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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