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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 342.24 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 342.24 and 154.80 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 342.24 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/342.24 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 342.24 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 52,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,978.75/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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