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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 571.52 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 571.52 and 248.42 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 571.52 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/571.52 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 571.52 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 141,979.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,979.05/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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