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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.87, 471.80 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.87, 471.80 and 210.85 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.87 : 471.80 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.87/471.80 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.87x = 471.80 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.87x = 99,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,476.80/341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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