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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 343.38 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 343.38 and 150.58 is: 207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 343.38 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/343.38 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 343.38 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 51,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,706.16/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.70

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