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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 343 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 343 and 150.36 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 343 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/343 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 343 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 51,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,573.48/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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