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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.43, 341.48 and 154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.43, 341.48 and 154.21 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.43 : 341.48 = 154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.43/341.48 = 154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.43x = 341.48 × 154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.43x = 52,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659.63/247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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