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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 471.78 and 210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 471.78 and 210.76 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 471.78 = 210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/471.78 = 210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 471.78 × 210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 99,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,432.35/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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