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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 471.65 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.78, 471.65 and 210.86 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.78 : 471.65 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.78/471.65 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.78x = 471.65 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.78x = 99,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,448.71/341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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