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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 472.25 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 472.25 and 211.07 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 472.25 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/472.25 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 472.25 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 99,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,679.52/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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