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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 343.20 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 343.20 and 150.44 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 343.20 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/343.20 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 343.20 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 51,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,631.01/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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