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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 472.04 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 472.04 and 211.12 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 472.04 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/472.04 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 472.04 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 99,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,657.08/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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