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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 471.83 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 471.83 and 210.94 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 471.83 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/471.83 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 471.83 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 99,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,525.59/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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