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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.77, 471.73 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.77, 471.73 and 210.89 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.77 : 471.73 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.77/471.73 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.77x = 471.73 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.77x = 99,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,483.14/341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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