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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 341.65 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 341.65 and 154.32 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 341.65 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/341.65 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 341.65 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 52,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,724.26/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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