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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.54, 341.49 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.54, 341.49 and 154.30 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.54 : 341.49 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.54/341.49 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.54x = 341.49 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.54x = 52,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,691.91/247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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