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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.93, 571.14 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.93, 571.14 and 248.22 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.93 : 571.14 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.93/571.14 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.93x = 571.14 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.93x = 141,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,768.37/413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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