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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 341.52 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 341.52 and 154.24 is: 212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 341.52 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/341.52 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 341.52 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 52,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,676.04/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.92

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