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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 571.86 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 571.86 and 248.67 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 571.86 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/571.86 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 571.86 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 142,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,204.43/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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