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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.97, 343.56 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.97, 343.56 and 155.71 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.97 : 343.56 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.97/343.56 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.97x = 343.56 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.97x = 53,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,496.12/248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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