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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 471.96 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 471.96 and 211.12 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 471.96 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/471.96 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 471.96 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 99,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,639.02/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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