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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 470.84 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 470.84 and 210.17 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 470.84 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/470.84 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 470.84 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 98,956.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,956.44/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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