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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.06, 473.46 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.06, 473.46 and 210.31 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.06 : 473.46 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.06/473.46 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.06x = 473.46 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.06x = 99,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,573.37/343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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