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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.34, 473.82 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.34, 473.82 and 210.66 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.34 : 473.82 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.34/473.82 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.34x = 473.82 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.34x = 99,814.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,814.92/343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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