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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 373.50 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 373.50 and 151.44 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 373.50 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/373.50 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 373.50 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 56,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562.84/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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