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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 471.40 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 471.40 and 210.81 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 471.40 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/471.40 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 471.40 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 99,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,374.78/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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