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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 343.40 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 343.40 and 150.55 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 343.40 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/343.40 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 343.40 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 51,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,698.87/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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