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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.21, 341.15 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.21, 341.15 and 153.97 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.21 : 341.15 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.21/341.15 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.21x = 341.15 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.21x = 52,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,525.24/247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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