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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.28, 473.50 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.28, 473.50 and 210.44 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.28 : 473.50 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.28/473.50 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.28x = 473.50 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.28x = 99,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,643.34/343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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