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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 343.32 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 343.32 and 150.48 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 343.32 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/343.32 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 343.32 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 51,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,662.79/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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