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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 343.50 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 343.50 and 150.70 is: 208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 343.50 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/343.50 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 343.50 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 51,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,765.45/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.01

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