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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 470.56 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 470.56 and 210.08 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 470.56 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/470.56 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 470.56 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 98,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,855.24/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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