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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 343.17 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 343.17 and 150.44 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 343.17 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/343.17 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 343.17 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 51,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626.49/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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