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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.79, 342.02 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.79, 342.02 and 154.52 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.79 : 342.02 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.79/342.02 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.79x = 342.02 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.79x = 52,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,848.93/247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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