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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.99, 571.28 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.99, 571.28 and 248.22 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.99 : 571.28 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.99/571.28 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.99x = 571.28 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.99x = 141,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,803.74/413.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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