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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 571.43 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 571.43 and 248.40 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 571.43 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/571.43 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 571.43 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 141,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,943.83/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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