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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.47, 471.25 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.47, 471.25 and 210.49 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.47 : 471.25 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.47/471.25 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.47x = 471.25 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.47x = 99,191.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,191.06/341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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