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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.08, 471.92 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.08, 471.92 and 211.12 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.08 : 471.92 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.08/471.92 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.08x = 471.92 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.08x = 99,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,631.75/342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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