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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.27, 574.43 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.27, 574.43 and 248.22 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.27 : 574.43 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.27/574.43 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.27x = 574.43 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.27x = 142,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,583.77/416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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