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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 341.80 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 341.80 and 154.44 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 341.80 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/341.80 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 341.80 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 52,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,787.21/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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