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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.67, 572.22 and 248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.67, 572.22 and 248.79 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.67 : 572.22 = 248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.67/572.22 = 248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.67x = 572.22 × 248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.67x = 142,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,362.61/414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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