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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 471.23 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 471.23 and 210.45 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 471.23 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/471.23 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 471.23 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 99,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,170.35/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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