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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 343.52 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 343.52 and 150.64 is: 207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 343.52 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/343.52 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 343.52 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 51,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,747.85/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.92

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