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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.27, 473.61 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.27, 473.61 and 210.43 is: 290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.27 : 473.61 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.27/473.61 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.27x = 473.61 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.27x = 99,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,661.75/343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.33

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