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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 471.54 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 471.54 and 210.67 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 471.54 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/471.54 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 471.54 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 99,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,339.33/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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