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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.26, 470.81 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.26, 470.81 and 210.04 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.26 : 470.81 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.26/470.81 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.26x = 470.81 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.26x = 98,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,888.86/341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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