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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 472.04 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 472.04 and 211.04 is: 291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 472.04 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/472.04 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 472.04 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 99,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,619.32/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.18

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