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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.15, 571.44 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.15, 571.44 and 246.18 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.15 : 571.44 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.15/571.44 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.15x = 571.44 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.15x = 140,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,677.10/414.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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