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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 470.79 and 210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 470.79 and 210.13 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 470.79 = 210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/470.79 = 210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 470.79 × 210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 98,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,927.10/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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