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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 373.32 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 373.32 and 151.38 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 373.32 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/373.32 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 373.32 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 56,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,513.18/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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