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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 571.28 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 571.28 and 248.28 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 571.28 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/571.28 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 571.28 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 141,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,837.40/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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