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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.69, 570.88 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.69, 570.88 and 248.00 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.69 : 570.88 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.69/570.88 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.69x = 570.88 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.69x = 141,579.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,579.05/413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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