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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 470.99 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 470.99 and 210.34 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 470.99 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/470.99 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 470.99 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 99,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,068.04/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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