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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 473.14 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 473.14 and 210.16 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 473.14 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/473.14 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 473.14 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 99,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,435.10/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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