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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 343.29 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 343.29 and 150.54 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 343.29 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/343.29 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 343.29 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 51,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,678.88/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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