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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.99, 373.50 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.99, 373.50 and 153.41 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.99 : 373.50 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.99/373.50 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.99x = 373.50 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.99x = 57,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,298.64/248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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