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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 472.97 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 472.97 and 210.03 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 472.97 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/472.97 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 472.97 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 99,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,337.89/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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