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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 571.69 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 571.69 and 248.46 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 571.69 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/571.69 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 571.69 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 142,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,042.08/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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