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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.80, 571.15 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.80, 571.15 and 248.02 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.80 : 571.15 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.80/571.15 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.80x = 571.15 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.80x = 141,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,655.51/413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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