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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 471.82 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 471.82 and 210.98 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 471.82 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/471.82 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 471.82 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 99,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,544.58/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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