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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.15, 571.32 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.15, 571.32 and 248.33 is: 342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.15 : 571.32 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.15/571.32 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.15x = 571.32 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.15x = 141,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,873.04/414.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.56

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