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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.29, 571.66 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.29, 571.66 and 248.46 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.29 : 571.66 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.29/571.66 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.29x = 571.66 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.29x = 142,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,034.02/414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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