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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.58, 572.16 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.58, 572.16 and 248.98 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.58 : 572.16 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.58/572.16 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.58x = 572.16 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.58x = 142,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,456.40/414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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