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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.25, 571.66 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.25, 571.66 and 248.45 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.25 : 571.66 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.25/571.66 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.25x = 571.66 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.25x = 142,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,025.45/414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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