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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 571.29 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 571.29 and 248.28 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 571.29 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/571.29 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 571.29 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 141,839.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,839.88/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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