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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 343.09 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 343.09 and 155.45 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 343.09 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/343.09 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 343.09 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 53,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,332.56/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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