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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 372.06 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 372.06 and 151.20 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 372.06 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/372.06 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 372.06 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 56,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,255.47/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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