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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.54, 341.40 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.54, 341.40 and 212.90 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.54 : 341.40 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.54/341.40 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.54x = 341.40 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.54x = 72,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,684.06/247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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