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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.52, 473.94 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.52, 473.94 and 210.74 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.52 : 473.94 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.52/473.94 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.52x = 473.94 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.52x = 99,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,878.12/343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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