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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.17, 571.38 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.17, 571.38 and 248.33 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.17 : 571.38 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.17/571.38 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.17x = 571.38 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.17x = 141,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,890.80/414.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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