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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 571.20 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 571.20 and 248.13 is: 342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 571.20 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/571.20 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 571.20 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 141,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,731.86/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.35

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