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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 343.24 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 343.24 and 155.54 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 343.24 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/343.24 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 343.24 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 53,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,388.02/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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