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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 342 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 342 and 154.58 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 342 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/342 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 342 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 52,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866.36/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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