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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 341.61 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 341.61 and 154.29 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 341.61 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/341.61 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 341.61 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 52,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707.01/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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