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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 471.72 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 471.72 and 211.10 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 471.72 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/471.72 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 471.72 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 99,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,580.09/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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