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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 341.66 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 341.66 and 154.28 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 341.66 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/341.66 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 341.66 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 52,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,711.30/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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