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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 470.88 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 470.88 and 210.24 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 470.88 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/470.88 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 470.88 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 98,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,997.81/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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