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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.81, 571.11 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.81, 571.11 and 248.11 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.81 : 571.11 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.81/571.11 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.81x = 571.11 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.81x = 141,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,695.74/413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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