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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 471.29 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 471.29 and 210.60 is: 290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 471.29 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/471.29 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 471.29 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 99,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,252.62/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.59

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