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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.14, 471.92 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.14, 471.92 and 211.21 is: 291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.14 : 471.92 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.14/471.92 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.14x = 471.92 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.14x = 99,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,671.99/342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.32

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