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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 343.08 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 343.08 and 150.48 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 343.08 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/343.08 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 343.08 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 51,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626.68/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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