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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.54, 471.31 and 210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.54, 471.31 and 210.59 is: 290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.54 : 471.31 = 210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.54/471.31 = 210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.54x = 471.31 × 210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.54x = 99,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,253.17/341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.60

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