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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 471.36 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 471.36 and 210.60 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 471.36 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/471.36 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 471.36 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 99,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,268.42/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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