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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 473.31 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 473.31 and 210.14 is: 290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 473.31 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/473.31 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 473.31 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 99,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,461.36/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.04

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