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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 472.23 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 472.23 and 211.13 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 472.23 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/472.23 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 472.23 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 99,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,701.92/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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