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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 343.26 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 343.26 and 150.55 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 343.26 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/343.26 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 343.26 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 51,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,677.79/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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