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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.42, 571.86 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.42, 571.86 and 248.72 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.42 : 571.86 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.42/571.86 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.42x = 571.86 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.42x = 142,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,233.02/414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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