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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 341.51 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 341.51 and 154.23 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 341.51 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/341.51 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 341.51 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 52,671.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671.09/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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