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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.91, 343.50 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.91, 343.50 and 155.64 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.91 : 343.50 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.91/343.50 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.91x = 343.50 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.91x = 53,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,462.34/248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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