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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 571.47 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 571.47 and 248.32 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 571.47 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/571.47 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 571.47 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 141,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,907.43/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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