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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 344.82 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 344.82 and 150.24 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 344.82 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/344.82 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 344.82 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 51,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,805.76/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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