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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.98, 571.34 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.98, 571.34 and 248.20 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.98 : 571.34 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.98/571.34 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.98x = 571.34 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.98x = 141,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,805.78/413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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