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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 341.68 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 341.68 and 154.28 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 341.68 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/341.68 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 341.68 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 52,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,714.39/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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