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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.22, 571.48 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.22, 571.48 and 248.36 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.22 : 571.48 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.22/571.48 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.22x = 571.48 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.22x = 141,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,932.77/414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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