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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.22, 571.41 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.22, 571.41 and 248.38 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.22 : 571.41 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.22/571.41 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.22x = 571.41 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.22x = 141,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,926.82/414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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