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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 341.11 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 341.11 and 154.05 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 341.11 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/341.11 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 341.11 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 52,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,546.91/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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