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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.25, 470.79 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.25, 470.79 and 210.21 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.25 : 470.79 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.25/470.79 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.25x = 470.79 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.25x = 98,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,964.77/341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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