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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 571.56 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 571.56 and 248.47 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 571.56 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/571.56 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 571.56 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 142,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,013.15/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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