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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 343.46 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 343.46 and 155.68 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 343.46 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/343.46 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 343.46 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 53,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,469.85/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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