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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 572.16 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 572.16 and 248.95 is: 343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 572.16 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/572.16 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 572.16 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 142,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,439.23/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.49

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