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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 470.96 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 470.96 and 210.38 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 470.96 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/470.96 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 470.96 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 99,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,080.56/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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