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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 343.28 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 343.28 and 150.56 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 343.28 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/343.28 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 343.28 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 51,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,684.24/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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