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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 341.22 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 341.22 and 154.02 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 341.22 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/341.22 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 341.22 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 52,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,554.70/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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