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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 470.71 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 470.71 and 210.09 is: 289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 470.71 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/470.71 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 470.71 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 98,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,893.49/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.94

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