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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 471.78 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 471.78 and 211.11 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 471.78 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/471.78 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 471.78 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 99,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597.48/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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