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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 470.73 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 470.73 and 208.29 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 470.73 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/470.73 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 470.73 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 98,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,048.35/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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