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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 341.24 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 341.24 and 154.07 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 341.24 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/341.24 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 341.24 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 52,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,574.85/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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