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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.94, 473.00 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.94, 473.00 and 210.02 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.94 : 473.00 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.94/473.00 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.94x = 473.00 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.94x = 99,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,337.97/342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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