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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.74, 343.20 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.74, 343.20 and 150.47 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.74 : 343.20 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.74/343.20 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.74x = 343.20 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.74x = 51,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,641.30/248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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