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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 343.37 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 343.37 and 150.59 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 343.37 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/343.37 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 343.37 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 51,705.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,705.62/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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