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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 373.28 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 373.28 and 151.38 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 373.28 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/373.28 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 373.28 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 56,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,507.50/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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