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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 471.51 and 210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 471.51 and 210.90 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 471.51 = 210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/471.51 = 210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 471.51 × 210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 99,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,441.46/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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