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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.94, 471.65 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.94, 471.65 and 210.81 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.94 : 471.65 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.94/471.65 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.94x = 471.65 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.94x = 99,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,428.54/341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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